Pete Marchetto
@petemarchetto.bsky.social
Boomer postpatriot Englishman, freelance writer in expat recovery (from China), of the social-democratic centre now deemed 'far left', Green Party member. Free sample ebook of short stories at:
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@petemarchetto.bsky.social
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Free sampler ebook, (with details of how to pay me at the end if you feel like it): 'Love Sideways', 3 unromantic romances.
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People who can't afford their food bills and medical fees hold street parties to celebrate the further success of the already successful!
I would have made this as a comment, but @alanallport.bsky.social has comments and quote posts turned off.
I would have made this as a comment, but @alanallport.bsky.social has comments and quote posts turned off.
February 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM
People who can't afford their food bills and medical fees hold street parties to celebrate the further success of the already successful!
I would have made this as a comment, but @alanallport.bsky.social has comments and quote posts turned off.
I would have made this as a comment, but @alanallport.bsky.social has comments and quote posts turned off.
I believe he's been on the sane side of the argument with NATO and Ukraine all along, but his sanity has done nothing to curb the madness in the White House.
Why should we believe he's got a handle on it now?
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Why should we believe he's got a handle on it now?
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Lindsey Graham to allies: Get over Greenland
The South Carolina Republican offered a fairly optimistic take on a NATO alliance that's been battered by the dispute over Greenland.
www.politico.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I believe he's been on the sane side of the argument with NATO and Ukraine all along, but his sanity has done nothing to curb the madness in the White House.
Why should we believe he's got a handle on it now?
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Why should we believe he's got a handle on it now?
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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I'd like to see a rule introduced whereby, instead of these things being lost in fact-checking pages, interviews are fact-checked by each broadcaster, and any interviewee is confronted by the nonsense said in the previous interview before the current interview can progress.
Farage's lies about people not speaking English factchecked here.
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
NB Farage also claimed that "four million speak barely passable English" - this too is a lie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
BBC Verify: Fact-checking Farage's claim that one million in UK 'don't speak any English’
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I'd like to see a rule introduced whereby, instead of these things being lost in fact-checking pages, interviews are fact-checked by each broadcaster, and any interviewee is confronted by the nonsense said in the previous interview before the current interview can progress.
On the one hand, yes, rejoice.
On the other hand, thank God that the astoundingly bleedin' obvious conclusion was reached. Had it not gone this way, it would have been horrifying.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
On the other hand, thank God that the astoundingly bleedin' obvious conclusion was reached. Had it not gone this way, it would have been horrifying.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
On the one hand, yes, rejoice.
On the other hand, thank God that the astoundingly bleedin' obvious conclusion was reached. Had it not gone this way, it would have been horrifying.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
On the other hand, thank God that the astoundingly bleedin' obvious conclusion was reached. Had it not gone this way, it would have been horrifying.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
How often must we be told that Blair is on the dark side before we listen?
Even today, tribalist Labour numpties still shout 'Three wins!' as if neoliberalism and corporate capture tasted - or, under Starmer, tastes - any better for Labour Party sprinkles.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Even today, tribalist Labour numpties still shout 'Three wins!' as if neoliberalism and corporate capture tasted - or, under Starmer, tastes - any better for Labour Party sprinkles.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Tony Blair’s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin
Ex-PM’s thinktank urges more drilling and fewer renewables, ignoring evidence that clean energy is cheaper and better for bills
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
How often must we be told that Blair is on the dark side before we listen?
Even today, tribalist Labour numpties still shout 'Three wins!' as if neoliberalism and corporate capture tasted - or, under Starmer, tastes - any better for Labour Party sprinkles.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Even today, tribalist Labour numpties still shout 'Three wins!' as if neoliberalism and corporate capture tasted - or, under Starmer, tastes - any better for Labour Party sprinkles.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
We've reached the point where the primary party of the left founded on left-wing values trending marginally left becomes a headline.
Depressing.
Depressing.
'In a post-Morgan McSweeney No 10, the prime minister may claim he’s displaying his authentic self but the party now belongs to the soft left'
Survival for Keir Starmer means a new set of captors
Survival for Keir Starmer means a new set of captors
www.thetimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
We've reached the point where the primary party of the left founded on left-wing values trending marginally left becomes a headline.
Depressing.
Depressing.
Excellent episode of the @compassoffice.bsky.social Compass 'It's Bloody Complicated' podcast.
One of the things that makes it so refreshing is that it doesn't feel the need to justify reality by looking at counterarguments. The need to address the...
www.compassonline.org.uk/podcast/upco...
One of the things that makes it so refreshing is that it doesn't feel the need to justify reality by looking at counterarguments. The need to address the...
www.compassonline.org.uk/podcast/upco...
It's Bloody Complicated - A World of Trouble: Is US Hegemony Crumbling? with Mary Kaldor and Nick Dearden - Compass
'We're living through unprecedented times' seems to be the slogan of the past decade now, which is a grim reality. But, when facing the international space, it's difficult to argue. The rampant chaos ...
www.compassonline.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Excellent episode of the @compassoffice.bsky.social Compass 'It's Bloody Complicated' podcast.
One of the things that makes it so refreshing is that it doesn't feel the need to justify reality by looking at counterarguments. The need to address the...
www.compassonline.org.uk/podcast/upco...
One of the things that makes it so refreshing is that it doesn't feel the need to justify reality by looking at counterarguments. The need to address the...
www.compassonline.org.uk/podcast/upco...
Why? If he was involved, he was involved. If anything, that makes what he says of greater interest in assessing Blair, not less.
Did Blair request this?
Did Blair request this?
Channel 4 scrambles to cut back disgraced Mandelson from Blair documentary trib.al/zwdaBzM
Channel 4 scrambles to cut back disgraced Mandelson from Blair documentary
Peter Mandelson had central role in Channel 4's The Story of Tony Blair - now disgraced peer's contributions will be wiped as much possible
inews.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Why? If he was involved, he was involved. If anything, that makes what he says of greater interest in assessing Blair, not less.
Did Blair request this?
Did Blair request this?
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“Jim Ratcliffe’s comments were outrageous. They are offensive and they were deeply wrong. We do have a problem in our country, and that problem is inequality. It’s not immigration.”
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
“Jim Ratcliffe’s comments were outrageous. They are offensive and they were deeply wrong. We do have a problem in our country, and that problem is inequality. It’s not immigration.”
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
Ellie Chowns on #BBCQT, rejecting attempts to blame migrants for country's problems.
Why does basic common sense sound like innovative thinking these days?
One way or another, we've been so gaslighted that things like this need to be vocalised for people to say 'Yeah, that's right!' and feel relief that they're not the only ones who had an inkling that might just be the case.
One way or another, we've been so gaslighted that things like this need to be vocalised for people to say 'Yeah, that's right!' and feel relief that they're not the only ones who had an inkling that might just be the case.
Man in black criticises Prime Minister Keir Starmer,
"Appointing someone who had connections with a known pedophile to UK ambassador to the US"
"That's not a mistake, that's a disgrace"
"Appointing someone who had connections with a known pedophile to UK ambassador to the US"
"That's not a mistake, that's a disgrace"
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Why does basic common sense sound like innovative thinking these days?
One way or another, we've been so gaslighted that things like this need to be vocalised for people to say 'Yeah, that's right!' and feel relief that they're not the only ones who had an inkling that might just be the case.
One way or another, we've been so gaslighted that things like this need to be vocalised for people to say 'Yeah, that's right!' and feel relief that they're not the only ones who had an inkling that might just be the case.
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Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
Reposted by Pete Marchetto
Just going to leave this here
February 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Just going to leave this here
How does anyone 'revoke' scientific findings? I'm not sure how reality can be deprived of its privileges.
BREAKING: The EPA revokes scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger the public health, removing a key basis for the climate change fight.
Live updates: Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
The Trump administration revoked a scientific finding at the center of U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, a significant rollback of regulations.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
How does anyone 'revoke' scientific findings? I'm not sure how reality can be deprived of its privileges.
Wonderful and cheering story.
The American University of Beirut has long been a haven for cats abandoned in times if war or crisis, but in recent years the feline population has grown dramatically. n.pr/4qvqokD
In Beirut, Lebanon's cats of war find peace on university campus
The American University of Beirut has long been a haven for cats abandoned in times if war or crisis, but in recent years the feline population has grown dramatically.
n.pr
February 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Wonderful and cheering story.
Polanski is in an enviable position. His hands aren't tied by shoddy compromise, so he can say things some other party leaders can't say, even though it's basic common sense.
The result is he comes out with a clear message while others sound mealy-mouthed, even hypocritical in their condemnation.
The result is he comes out with a clear message while others sound mealy-mouthed, even hypocritical in their condemnation.
This is @zackpolanski.bsky.social’s take on those Jim Ratcliffe comments …
February 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Polanski is in an enviable position. His hands aren't tied by shoddy compromise, so he can say things some other party leaders can't say, even though it's basic common sense.
The result is he comes out with a clear message while others sound mealy-mouthed, even hypocritical in their condemnation.
The result is he comes out with a clear message while others sound mealy-mouthed, even hypocritical in their condemnation.
How wonderful is that?
February 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
How wonderful is that?
Do what you want, no one is trying to stop you. They're questioning - as is not only their right but also their duty - whether you're able to fully participate in an organisation whose values you signed up for but are now choosing to ignore.
www.euractiv.com/news/weed-an...
www.euractiv.com/news/weed-an...
Weed and gender: Slovak PM lashes out over Dutch threat on EU funding | Euractiv
"You can continue to smoke marijuana and recognise 70 genders. That is your business", Fico said
www.euractiv.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Do what you want, no one is trying to stop you. They're questioning - as is not only their right but also their duty - whether you're able to fully participate in an organisation whose values you signed up for but are now choosing to ignore.
www.euractiv.com/news/weed-an...
www.euractiv.com/news/weed-an...
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If Wes Streeting knew Israel was committing war crimes, why did he keep serving in a government that was arming them?
www.middleeasteye.net/news/why-did...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/why-did...
Corbyn asks Streeting why he did not resign over Israeli 'war crimes' admission
Former Labour leader sends letter to health secretary, seen by MEE, asking for 'cooperation in uncovering UK's complicity in genocide'
www.middleeasteye.net
February 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
If Wes Streeting knew Israel was committing war crimes, why did he keep serving in a government that was arming them?
www.middleeasteye.net/news/why-did...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/why-did...
@bowdybear.bsky.social Heywood Jablomi and its fellows is why we're seeing antisemitism on the rise.
In his profile he declares himself a proud Zionist, then posts antisemitic statements.
Presented as an image given I'm pretty sure I'll be blocked for calling it out. Link below in case it stays.
In his profile he declares himself a proud Zionist, then posts antisemitic statements.
Presented as an image given I'm pretty sure I'll be blocked for calling it out. Link below in case it stays.
February 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
@bowdybear.bsky.social Heywood Jablomi and its fellows is why we're seeing antisemitism on the rise.
In his profile he declares himself a proud Zionist, then posts antisemitic statements.
Presented as an image given I'm pretty sure I'll be blocked for calling it out. Link below in case it stays.
In his profile he declares himself a proud Zionist, then posts antisemitic statements.
Presented as an image given I'm pretty sure I'll be blocked for calling it out. Link below in case it stays.
Thirteen years old.
Dear God.
I wonder how many people she's going to have to shoot in the face between now and adulthood to prove herself worthy as a successor.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dear God.
I wonder how many people she's going to have to shoot in the face between now and adulthood to prove herself worthy as a successor.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kim Ju Ae: North Korea leader Kim Jong Un chooses daughter as heir, Seoul says
South Korea's spy agency says Ki Ju Ae's prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Thirteen years old.
Dear God.
I wonder how many people she's going to have to shoot in the face between now and adulthood to prove herself worthy as a successor.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dear God.
I wonder how many people she's going to have to shoot in the face between now and adulthood to prove herself worthy as a successor.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Respect for some diligent research here.
“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
February 12, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Respect for some diligent research here.